Collier County, FL Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit form
- Fence/Wall permit (PRFW)
- Issuing office
- Collier County Building Plan Review
- Plot plan
- Required with application
- 2026 exemption
- Single-family work under $7,500
- Exemption excludes
- Flood hazard areas
Summary
Fences and walls are permitted uses in every zoning district, but a Collier County building permit (Fence/Wall application, PRFW) is generally required before installation. Effective July 1, 2026, Florida HB 803 exempts single-family work under $7,500, except in flood hazard areas.
Fences or walls shall be permitted principal uses in all districts, subject to the restrictions set forth in this section, unless specifically exempted; however, a fence or wall shall not, in any way, constitute a use or structure, which permits, requires, and/or provides for any accessory uses and/or structures.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 126 | Land Development Code: Supplement 33).
Full Breakdown
LDC Section 5.03.02 A treats fences and walls as permitted principal uses in all districts, subject to the section's restrictions. Collier County's Growth Management/Building Plan Review division requires a Fence or Wall building permit (form PRFW) with a plot plan showing location, height, and materials before construction. Under Florida HB 803 (effective July 1, 2026), owners of single-family homes are exempt from the permit for work valued under $7,500, but that exemption does not apply where the property lies in a Florida Building Code flood hazard area. Agricultural-district fences are exempt from LDC height and construction-type standards.
Violations & Fines
Building without a required permit can trigger a stop-work order, after-the-fact permit fees, and Code Enforcement citations with daily fines up to $250 (repeat $500) under FS 162.09.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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